{"id":125192,"date":"2023-10-04T15:23:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/events\/?page_id=125192"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:37:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:37:17","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/esg-awards\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: What date are the Awards and where are they being held?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW106249424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106249424 BCX0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106249424 BCX0\">Thursday 30<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW106249424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW106249424 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"11\">th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW106249424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106249424 BCX0\"> April <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW106249424 BCX0\">2026\u00a0 I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106249424 BCX0\"> Intercontinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW106249424 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: When is the final deadline for submission of all entries?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW65252764 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65252764 BCX0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Friday <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65252764 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65252764 BCX0\">8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65252764 BCX0\"> November 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65252764 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65252764 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: Where can I find the full award category line up?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fVisit the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalbusinessawards.com\/categories\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">categories page<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: When will I hear if I have been successful and made the shortlists?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW38345634 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">A:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW38345634 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">\u202fLegal 500 will notify firms of the categories for which they have been shortlisted in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">January<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">6<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38345634 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38345634 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: Should I book a table even if I do not know all guest names yet?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fDefinitely \u2013 We anticipate space will go extremely quickly and we cannot guarantee anyone\u2019s space without a completed table booking form. We deliberately limit capacity to just over 500 guests, so it is vital you book your space and return the table booking form early to avoid disappointment. Actual guest names may be supplied at a later stage.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: When is the latest I can supply guest names?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW255805793 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Please can you send all guest names to <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW255805793 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:events@legal500.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW255805793 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">events@legal500.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW255805793 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\"> no later than<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW255805793 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">9 April 2026<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW255805793 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\"> This is to ensure that all guests are included on the seating plans <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">for th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">e <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">ev<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">ent, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">nd<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\"> will avoid confusion for your guests in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">locating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\"> thei<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">r <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">abl<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">e <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">n<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">he nig<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW255805793 BCX0\">ht<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255805793 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255805793 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44080844 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44080844 BCX0\">We <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44080844 BCX0\">are also required to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44080844 BCX0\"> inform the hotel of all guest names for security reasons in advance of the event.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW44080844 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: Is wine included with the table booking?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fWe provide our choice of red and white wine, as well as still and sparkling water, throughout the meal and awards ceremony.\u202f However, should you wish to order alternative wines or other beverages, you will be able to do so on the night.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: What if I have a specific dietary requirement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A:\u202f <\/span><\/b>Intercontinental London Park Lane<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is superbly equipped to handle the vast majority of dietary requirements, provided these are notified to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">no later than <strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW119888168 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119888168 BCX0\">9 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW119888168 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119888168 BCX0\">March 202<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119888168 BCX0\">6<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please can you ensure that when you supply us with guest names, you also include any special dietary requirements in your email. These should all be sent to:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:events@legal500.com\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">events@legal500.com<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q: Do you provide invitations for Law Firms\/Sponsors to send out to their guests?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fWe do not produce invitations for firms\/sponsors to send out as we leave it to each table host\u2019s discretion as to who and how they wish to invite as their guests. All we ask is that you supply us with guest names as directed and for the reasons above before the event itself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q: What date are the Awards and where are they being held?\u00a0 A: Thursday 30th April 2026\u00a0 I Intercontinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1J 7QY\u00a0 Q: When is the final deadline for submission of all entries?\u00a0 A: Friday 28 November 2026\u00a0 Q: Where can I find the full award category &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/esg-awards\/faqs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;FAQs&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27682,"featured_media":0,"parent":121382,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-125192","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27682"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125192"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230682,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125192\/revisions\/230682"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}